Andy Oliver | Starting Pitcher

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Brewers signed LHP Andy Oliver to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Oliver hasn't appeared in a major league game since 2011 and owns a 7.11 career ERA at baseball's highest level. He spent the 2015 and 2016 seasons with the Triple-A affiliate of the Orioles and will probably be ticketed for Triple-A Colorado Springs at the close of Brewers camp next spring. Thu, Dec 15, 2016 01:40:00 PM

Oliver opted out of his minor league contract earlier this month but evidently wasn't able to find a better opportunity elsewhere. He's held a 2.08 ERA with a strikeout per inning at Triple-A Norfolk this season. Sun, Jun 19, 2016 08:29:00 AM

Orioles released LHP Andy Oliver.

Oliver exercised the opt-out clause in his contract. He's posted a 2.08 ERA with a strikeout per inning at the Triple-A level this season. Fri, Jun 3, 2016 04:53:00 PM

Neither hurler was expected to break camp with the big league club, so there are no surprises here. Orioles manager Buck Showalter indicated that there would be more cuts coming on Saturday after batting practice, so stay tuned. Sat, Mar 12, 2016 11:04:00 AM

Depth Charts

Vogt underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder last week, but it was less invasive than anticipated and shouldn't threaten his career as long as the rehab process goes smoothly. "Obviously, there is a lot of hard work ahead of me," Vogt said, "but there is some hope in the future that I can regain full strength and be back." The 33-year-old catcher is arbitration-eligible this winter, though the Brewers figure to non-tender him.

Eric Thames underwent successful surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb.

He's expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks. Barring any setbacks in his recovery, that puts his return to the Brewers at some point in mid-to-late June. It's a tough break for the Brewers and fantasy owners alike, as Thames had amassed seven homers, 13 RBI and two stolen bases in his first 22 games.

Ryan Braun (back) will be activated off the disabled list on Thursday.

Braun was placed on the disabled list on May 14, so he'll spend just the minimum amount of time on the disabled list. The veteran All-Star has not gotten off to a strong start this season, hitting .222/.268/.413 with five homers and four stolen bases over 37 games.

RotoGrinders.com Daily Slant: Set to be activated off the 10-day DL today, Braun draws a nice matchup against lefty Steven Matz. Allowing over a 40% hard contact rate to righties this season, Matz should have trouble against a righty-heavy Brewers lineup today that is getting back Braun and his .329 career average against lefties.

Jimmy Nelson is heading to Los Angeles for a progress report on his surgically-repaired right shoulder.

Nelson has been playing long toss out to 150 feet and it sounds like he could be cleared for mound work if the check-up goes well. The right-hander might be ready to join the Brewers' starting rotation around the end of June, though it's a little too early to put an exact timetable on it.

Zach Davies (shoulder) will be activated from the 10-day disabled list and start against the Mets on Thursday.

Davies has been on the disabled list since May 3 with inflammation in his right shoulder. In six starts for the Brewers before the trip to the DL, he's posted a 4.24 ERA over 34 innings with a 25/12 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Miley is on the shelf with a strained oblique and expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks. He pitched well over his first two starts with the Brewers, posting a 1.42 ERA. This was done as a procedural move to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Alec Asher who joined the Brewers on Saturday.